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Zhao Xiaoding ( Mandarin pronunciation: [ʈʂâu̯ ɕi̯àu̯tíŋ]) is a Chinese photographer and cinematographer. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work in the film House of Flying Daggers (2004).
Nov 18, 2019 · Zhao Xiaoding: A cardinal rule for Zhang as a director is to never repeat himself. For each movie, we sit together and think about the story and types of action possibilities that story gives—different types of fights—and we work with the action director to develop the specific style of action for each movie.
Feb 22, 2019 · After serving as a camera operator and 2nd-unit director of photography on Hero (shot by Christopher Doyle, HKSC), Zhao was hired by the film’s director, Zhang Yimou, on the wuxia (martial artist fantasy) romance film, House of Flying Daggers.
Zhao Xiaoding is known as an Director of Photography, Director, Cinematography, and Actor. Some of his work includes The Great Wall, House of Flying Daggers, The Flowers of War, Curse of the Golden Flower, Shadow, Little Big Soldier, True Legend, and Kung Fu Dunk.
Aug 9, 2017 · The directorial debut of longtime Zhang Yimou cinematographer Zhao Xiaoding (he shot all of Zhang’s films from House of Flying Daggers through The Great Wall ), it’s as lushly gorgeous as...
May 5, 2020 · Zhao was nominated for an Academy Award for his work on House of Flying Daggers (2004) and is also a member of the Chinese Society of Cinematographers (CNSC). AC recently covered his work in the action-packed period drama Shadow.
Jan 10, 2020 · The thematic implications of the general’s story — centering on duality, contrasts and shadow selves — are brought to vivid life by cinematographer Zhao Xiaoding, ASC, CNSC and director Zhang Yimou, who have been working together since Zhao was a camera operator on Zhang’s film Hero (AC Sept. 2003).
